Every student works to achieve grade level standards,
feels safe and is supported to realize individual success.
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Learning Comes Full Circle at Science Camp |
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When students leave Sky Mountain, they walk away with happy memories of hikes and smores-filled campfires, along with a greater awareness of our planet and the environments we occupy. |
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Readers Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Celebrating Early Literacy in Manteca Unified
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March was booked with events celebrating literacy! During Read Across America, MUSD classrooms read books focused on celebrating individuality, taking action, the beauty of perspective, the power of your voice, and influential Americans. In addition to Read Across America, Joseph Widmer Elementary brought the community together during their Family Literacy Night event.
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STUDENT AND STAFF SUCCESS |
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Supporting and Celebrating Achievement |
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On the Record
With Sierra's Communication by Design Class
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Room 9 at Sierra High School is a hive of activity. This class meets the English III grade level standards in a different way: podcasts, videos, graphics, and journalism are all mediums utilized in teaching modern communication and writing skills. |
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Safety and Wellbeing at the Forefront |
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Early Learning Matters:
Introducing UTK in MUSD
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Entering its first phase, MUSD will host a Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK) program starting next school year. UTK will provide self and social development opportunities for younger children who are not yet age-appropriate for traditional TK programs. |
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School Safety Plans
Approved!
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We are very proud of the work schools have done to continuously review, adjust, and implement the best safety procedures for their school communities. At the March 2022 Board of Education meeting, current school site safety plans were unanimously approved by the Board! |
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Students Working Together to Achieve |
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Celebrating the Diversity of LHS |
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Students streamed into the Lathrop High School quad, brightly colored saris (sahr-ee-s) and sarapes (sah-rah-peh-s) standing out amongst the crowd. It’s the Cultural Carnival – the finale to LHS’s Multicultural Week. Students danced to Mexican music being played by Los Amigos Del Norte, a grupo norteño band made of up LHS students. “I was excited to play for our school,” said accordion player Jose Parra. “It felt good to see everyone dancing and enjoying our music.”
Senior Godwina Ogbeide is president of the Black Student Union and was proudly representing her Nigerian tribe of Edo Bini. Godwina headed the planning of Multicultural Week, a joint effort between several cultural clubs: Black Student Union, Hispanic Youth Leadership Council, and Ube Asian Pacific Islander Club. “We are a very diverse campus and it is important to acknowledge that diversity. The cultural clubs are excited to showcase their cultures,” Godwina said.
The clubs each sold items representative of their cultures: paletas, lumpia, and waist beads as well as club t-shirts. Students and staff dressed up in clothing of their heritage and the lunch time carnival ended with a fashion show featuring models of Cambodia, Eritrea, India, Mexico, Nigeria, and the Philippines proudly representing the diversity of the Lathrop High campus.
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Acorn League Boys' Champs: Neil Hafley Hawks |
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Acorn League Girls' Champs: Joseph Widmer Wildcats |
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Basketball season has come to a close and we are so proud of our elementary athletes for their hard work this season! Manteca Unified is thrilled Acorn League had a great season back, promoting sportsmanship and overall wellness.
Message from Christopher C. Graham, Acorn League Commissioner:
“I am thrilled with the level of commitment that the entire district and community has shown to our sports programs. Our coaches and I witnessed tremendous growth in our student-athletes. I want to commend all of the schools, coaches, and teams on an amazing season.”
Come out and support MUSD's student-athletes when Acorn League Track and Field meets begin in mid-April. Contact your child's school for more information.
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District News and Media Mentions |
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Announcing MUSD’s new Chief Business and Information Officer (CBIO), Victoria Brunn.
Ms. Brunn has been a part of the Manteca Unified community for over twenty years, serving in a variety of roles including Community Outreach Director and Public Information Officer, Coordinator of Sustainability and Energy Education, Energy Education Specialist, and high school teacher. Her husband Chris has been an educator in MUSD for 23 years, and together they have raised sons Andrew and Jackson in the district, graduating from Manteca High and Sierra High respectively.
Ms. Brunn holds a master’s degree in Education with an emphasis on school administration, along with a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and Sciences as well as Chief Business Officer certification. She has spent her professional career helping organizations put their best foot forward across industries with a concentration on education. Ms. Brunn places significant value in strategic planning and implementation, program development, positive media relations, and community engagement to help support student success. As an immigrant to the United States, she is passionate about public education, service, and building strong relationships to help meet the needs of students as guided by the district’s targeted goals centered around Grade Level Standards, Safety, and Emerging Students.
“In service leadership, I believe one must define purpose – My purpose is to ensure students are at the center of all decision making. As such, I am grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve students, their families, support staff and administration of Manteca Unified School District,”
stated Ms. Brunn.
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Modern Athlete: Swinging Clubs & Clicking Mouse
Spears represents Sierra on golf course & in eSports league
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Students Bring Back Coffee Cart |
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MUSD's Adult Transition and Young Adult Program have once again borrowed the "But First, Coffee" cart from SJCOE. They started their 10 week stint at the Worknet Job Fair that was held at MUSD. They will continue to set up shop in the District Office lobby on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. |
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Upcoming Events and Important Dates |
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April is School Library Month! Did you know that MUSD has an online library students can access anywhere, anytime? All you need is your student ID and password to start reading. |
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MANTECA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT |
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Superintendents
Dr. Clark Burke, Superintendent
Roger Goatcher, Deputy Superintendent
MUSD School Board
President Marie Freitas, Area 4
Vice President Cathy Pope-Gotschall, Area 5
Board Clerk Melanie Greene, Area 3
Eric Duncan, Area 1
Kathy Howe, Area 2
Stephen Schluer, Area 6
Marisella Guerrero, Area 7
Our Mission
Through smart actions and decisions, MUSD will work together using meaningful, measurable and aligned data for all students to achieve mastery of grade level standards in all subjects based on their unique educational pathway in a safe environment inclusive of design, security and climate.
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